Creative urges, process, and sometimes, results

Join me in an exploration: the intersection of collage, digital photography, and printmaking. I combine images I’ve created, perhaps with scanned ephemera, into many-layered, textured compositions, to create a photomontage or digital collage. Feel free to browse my art, read my thoughts along the way, and join the conversation.

Etched: Digital collage (c) 2011 Liz Ruest

Imprinted: Digital collage (c) 2011 Liz Ruest

Misted: Digital collage (c) 2010 Liz Ruest.

See something you like? Check the Buy menu for options; I usually have a few pieces at the artEAST Art Center gallery in Issaquah, WA, and more at ARTSYO online.

Selected images are available to order under acrylic or on bamboo at artprintstopia, or as cards, calendars, or prints at redbubble.com.

Focusing on a Theme

Posted on 2 June 2013 by Liz Ruest

Is a set of horizons too focused? Were my 2010 trees too focused? How much variation is too much? Did the 2012 images have too many directions? Welcome to the questions buzzing in my head as I try to finish up … Continue reading →

My Collage365 Project

Posted on 1 May 2013 by Liz Ruest

As a treat for sticking with all the final prep details for the Flying House sale, I promised myself some hands-on art time afterwards. On May 1st, I started a collage-a-day project, inspired by Patti Agapi. This seems like … Continue reading →

Complicated Masks

Posted on 13 February 2013 by Liz Ruest

As I layer digital images, I’m trying to emulate physical effects. I love how paint or encaustic wax looks when it’s partially adhered, scraped off, covered again… But, even with images of great texture, how can I do that just with … Continue reading →

Oooh, Shiny! A New Surface Option

Posted on 28 November 2012 by Liz Ruest

I’ve been printing on aluminum, with encouraging reviews, using the sheer matte option from bayphoto.com. For the most part, that softer, more translucent finish has suited many of my images. But when I noticed another option at a neighborhood gallery, … Continue reading →

Texture with Gelatin Prints

Posted on 27 September 2011 by Liz Ruest

After the usual trial & error, I finally managed a printing session at home with a gelatin plate, and the textured results were worth the wait. I followed the steps and tips on Linda Germain’s blog, Printmaking without a Press. … Continue reading →

Summer Shows

Posted on 10 June 2013 by Liz Ruest

I’ll be in two local shows this summer!

History X Contemporary Y

Curated by the IDEA Odyssey collective, whose slogan is “historic neighborhood, contemporary art”, the exhibit asks us “to explore how our histories shape our contemporary understanding of representation and identity.”

This statement resonates with me, particularly with my recent work, so I was delighted that Trousseau was chosen. The show, juried by Mark Takamichi Miller, runs from June 20 to July 31, 2013 at Tougo Coffee, 1410 18th Ave, Seattle.

Heron standing Heron Rookery 2013

Inspired by last year’s flock of creative responses to armature, Valaree Cox and Julie Rackley are curating another round of herons at artEAST Art Gallery. I was honored to be chosen based on my work to date by the juror, Meredith Langridge Anderson.

I’ve been given a 2′ square piece of hardboard with this basic outline (left, a heron standing) cut out. Stay tuned for progress reports as the work pulls together in time for the show in August.

Liz Ruest

Digital collage artist

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